QuietKat Announces All-New Villager E-Bike

Commute across town or explore the trails and backroads with the new Villager crossover eBike.

EAGLE, Colo. — QuietKat Electric Bikes, the leader in off-road eBikes and a Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO) brand, is proud to introduce the all-new 2023 Villager E-Bike – built to transform your urban and weekend adventures. The Villager E-Bike is your ultimate companion for cruising around town, commuting in comfort, and navigating your village with ease and efficiency. And with crossover all-terrain capabilities, the Villager is perfect for backroads and trails, opening up a world of adventure for weekend warriors wanting to travel beyond the campsite and the crowds. “The Villager is the perfect bike to run to the store for groceries, carry your books to class, and to go explore further down your favorite gravel road or trail. It’s a great economical and efficient ebike that can be used every day for chores, commuting, and recreating.”, explains Michael Mayer, the Marketing Director for QuietKat.

Featuring a powerful but efficient 500-watt motor and equipped with 5 levels of pedal assist and a throttle, the Villager gives you the perfect balance of power and control when you need it the most. Conveniently haul everything you need with a heavy-duty integrated rack with 100 pounds of load capacity that you can trust with the even most important cargo. Integrated headlights and taillights ensure you stay visible to others, day or night while hydraulic brakes provide premium stopping power in the toughest conditions. Whether you’re exploring the bustling city streets or escaping to the tranquility of nature, the all-new Villager E-Bike by QuietKat will help you redefine your limits. Experience the freedom, versatility, and adventure that comes with the Villager E-Bike. Read more

General

The Story Behind Jaclyn and Shane Bryan’s 2.4 Mile Record Shot

On March 25th, 2023, one of Athlon Optics original PRS Pro Team members, turned ELR shooter—Jaclyn Bryan—made a record-setting 4,227 yard shot during a competition. Accompanied by her husband and spotter—Shane Bryan— the duo worked together and claimed the record for second longest confirmed shot in competition history.

On March 25th, 2023, one of Athlon Optics original PRS Pro Team members, turned ELR shooter—Jaclyn Bryan—made a record-setting 4,227 yard shot during a competition. Accompanied by her husband and spotter—Shane Bryan— the duo worked together and claimed the record for second longest confirmed shot in competition history. Jaclyn successfully impacted the 72” target using a mix of skill, a high-end rifle build, and the high-quality, UHD riflescope: Athlon’s Cronus BTR.

Athlon spoke with Jaclyn and Shane to find out more about what it takes to be successful in Extreme Long Range competitions—and unpacked what took place the day she set the second place world record at Spearpoint Ranch in Barnard, Kansas. They also give an in-depth overview of the record setting rifle build if you want to know what it takes to compete in ELR matches.

Follow the link below to watch our interview with the Bryans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4n4oZ_GG_g Read more

Firearms

Florida Youth Angler Wins $25,000 Sponsorship Presented by Realtree

14-year-old John Amico takes a top award in CCA Florida STAR saltwater tournament

Martin County, FL (April 18, 2023) – For 14-year-old angler John Amico of Palm City, Florida, persistence finally paid off, to the tune of a $25,000 scholarship presented by the CCA Florida STAR Tournament and Realtree Fishing.

Eleven different species of saltwater fish are eligible for entry during the youth portion of the tournament. Amico won the scholarship after submitting more than 90 entries during the 2022 event. The Florida STAR is the crown jewel of Florida’s Coastal Conservation Association, and it lasts from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Amico joins thousands of other kids each spring in competition for the scholarship. “I’ve been trying to win for four years now,” he said. For each catch and submission, an angler earns another chance at winning a scholarship prize. The more entries, the better the chance. Amico fished with his parents, Rhett and Alicia, and his mentor, Bob Pelosi, nearly every day of the summer tournament in a quest to submit the maximum number of entries. Read more

Fishing

CCRKBA Condemns Violent Times Square Attack on Gay Couple

BELLEVUE, WA – The recent violent attack on a gay couple in New York’s Times Square offers more proof that publicly declaring such a place to be a “gun-free zone” is like hanging out a “Welcome” sign for dangerous bigots and criminals, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“By removing the deterrent factor, and making it impossible for people to fight back if attacked in a public place, the City of New York and lawmakers in Albany have essentially given the green light to thugs for this kind of behavior,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “When you make it impossible for people to defend themselves, and then publicize it, you may as well declare an open season, especially against those most vulnerable to attack.”

Gottlieb recalled last year’s scramble by Empire State lawmakers to rewrite the state’s concealed carry law, making it even tougher for law-abiding citizens to be armed against crime. The law has enabled anti-gun administrations, especially New York’s mayor and council, to create widespread “sensitive areas” where firearms are no longer permitted, even in businesses where they had been previously allowed. Read more

Gun Control

SEVR HD Targets on Sale

SEVR Broadheads is offering a better value, more innovative archery practice target—the SEVR HD. Only SEVR’s direct-to-consumer model combines comparable quality with a 40% larger target for the same price versus the leading retail brands. The premium target uses an easy-pull foam and features an oversized rectangular 4:3 aspect-ratio face. The generous 21”W x 17”H x 13”D size, features an innovative, rectangle shape that is larger than comparably priced targets and can be shot horizontally for more stability.

Get a more versatile target for your range—the SEVR HD can be turned and shot vertically for added confidence at longer distances. Features integrated tie-down channels so multiple targets can be strapped together to create a larger range-type target. The first-of-its-kind rear face has a molded 1” grid pattern for sighting-in uses moveable aim-point marker pins that are included. SEVR 21” HD has a molded channel to store the free arrow puller that is included with each target. The target is only sold direct at sevrbroadheads.com. On SALE now for a limited time! Read more

Archery

The Grind Releases What the Flock Decoy Pack

Minden, LA — The Grind is launching the What the Flock Pack for turkey hunters who rely on a lifelike decoy setup.

The What the Flock Pack features three high-quality decoys as well as a quiet decoy bag that can double as a mini blind and fit up to three standard decoys. The easy-to-hold Reaper Quarter Body Strutter sports a detachable full fan and allows for using a real fan in its place. The Lay Down Hen features a realistic breeding position, while the Relaxed Feeding Hen’s posture simulates movement in a decoy spread. The lightweight decoys are constructed of a durable EVA material with a heat-treated, textured paint process for long-lasting realism.

These four pieces would normally retail for $229.96, but the Beard Buster Pack is available at just $174.99 with free shipping. Read more

Hunting

Garmin Foretrex 801 and 901: Wrist-mounted navigation with tactical and ballistic applications

Featuring an easy-to-read display, advanced navigation sensors and up to 1000 hours of battery life, the new Foretrex series is ready for rucking or range time

OLATHE, Kan./April 18, 2023 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) Monday announced the Foretrex® 801 and Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition – the latest additions to its wrist-based GPS navigators for outdoor and tactical applications. Foretrex 801 and 901 keep users on track thanks to multi-band signal reception technology for improved positional accuracy, dedicated tactical and ballistic features, and up to 100 hours of battery life in default tracking or up to 1000 hours in expedition mode. Foretrex 901 also helps streamline aiming solutions for precision rifle competitions with an onboard Applied Ballistics (AB) solver and integration of the AB Synapse – Garmin app.

“Foretrex is an essential piece of kit for adventurers, tactical personnel and competitive rifle enthusiasts who need robust, dedicated features that can be quickly accessed while keeping their hands free. Now with enhanced positional accuracy and dedicated features for special applications, the Foretrex 801 and 901 will be indispensable tools whether on assignment or at your next competition.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Purpose-built features

Foretrex 801 and 901 now provide Stealth Mode and Kill Switch features to support users located in sensitive areas. Customers can utilize Stealth Mode, which collects distances traveled without recording location data, while training or during operations. Leveraging this feature ensures customers can use Foretrex 801 and 901 – and even upload logged data – without concerns about revealing location information. By not recording location data to the device, Stealth Mode protects operational security should a device become lost. Activating the Kill Switch hot key quickly resets a unit to factory settings, discarding any stored data. Users may find this option useful if they work in a position where data saved to their unit could be considered sensitive.

Thanks to the Applied Ballistics Elite® solver integration, the Foretrex series has become a trusted tool for competitive shooters within Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and Extreme Long Range (ELR) events. In addition to the Applied Ballistics Elite solver, Foretrex 901 is now compatible with the AB Synapse – Garmin app to provide users with more streamlined shooting solutions. When downloaded to a compatible smartphone, this app allows users to manage ballistic profiles on their Foretrex 901 while the integrated Applied Ballistics solver provides state of the art solutions for calculating long-range rifle trajectories. Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

Brownells Launches Complete BRN-9 Upper

GRINNELL, Iowa –Brownells customers can quickly assemble a 9mm AR-15 style firearm with the BRN-9 — the newest Brownells BRN series complete upper receiver — in stock and shipping now.

A self-contained upper receiver chambered in 9mm, the BRN-9 is blowback operated, runs suppressed or unsuppressed without adjustment, and fits onto any standard AR-15 or BRN-180 lower receiver.

Because the upper does not require a buffer assembly, it readily functions with a folding stock as an SBR or with no stock at all as a pistol. For 9mm SBR configuration, all NFA rules apply.

The BRN-9 is compatible with both 9mm-only lowers and common 9mm magazine well adapters, including those for Glock, Sig, Colt, CZ Scorpion and MP5 magazines. Read more

Firearms

Speer Ammunition Awarded Ammunition Contract by the New York Police Department

LEWISTON, Idaho –– Speer Ammunition was recently awarded the New York Police Department (NYPD) 9mm duty and training handgun ammunition contract for Speer 124-grain Gold Dot. The duty handgun contract with the largest law enforcement agency in the United States will supply this agency for up to five years with an expected quantity of several million rounds.

“We are excited to report the NYPD once again chose Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124-grain +P as their ammunition of choice,” said Speer’s Senior Director of Law Enforcement Ammunition Sales, Hal Price. “The approximate 36,000 officers will use this ammunition exclusively for duty and training. We are proud of this contract win, and we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to work with the NYPD.” The partnership with Speer and NYPD, one of the country’s most recognizable, oldest, and prestigious law enforcement agencies, began in 2001. Read more

Ammunition

Galco’s Universal Carry Sling

Some long guns don’t come with sling swivels, and some are just too pretty to add them. When it’s a rifle or a shotgun, Galco’s Universal Carry Sling is the answer!

A wide strap distributes the weight of the gun on the shoulder. The simple design slips onto the stock, while the front loop will tighten onto any barrel or handguard.

Made from supple, durable bull hide, the Universal Carry sling fits nearly any long gun: carbines, lever actions, bolt actions, side-by-side and over-under shotguns, and black powder rifles among many others. It’s available in dark chocolate brown.

See all of Galco’s Slings for Rifles and Shotguns!

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